I had a passenger ride in an E92 335D

pferdestarke · 11-08-2013, 02:23 AM

and oh my word, for those of you in the new F30, it must be like driving a rocket ship. This version, on a 57 reg still lit up the traction control light on a straight road in dry conditions in 2nd gear at 40mph.

The way it surges and pulls is unreal.

I MUST have a 335d at some point in the future.

For now I'll try and enjoy my 320d but for now the shine has been well and truly taken away.

mproudfoot · 11-08-2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pferdestarke

and oh my word, for those of you in the new F30, it must be like driving a rocket ship. This version, on a 57 reg still lit up the traction control light on a straight road in dry conditions in 2nd gear at 40mph.

The way it surges and pulls is unreal.

I MUST have a 335d at some point in the future.

For now I'll try and enjoy my 320d but for now the shine has been well and truly taken away.

It's all relative really, my brother who drives a Kia something or other had almost the same reaction at the acceleration of my.. 320d

PurpleTT · 11-08-2013, 07:32 AM

As someone who is within 3 weeks of his 335d I am very pleased to read this!

Coming from a reasonably pokey 123d I wasn't expecting my socks to be blown off, but whenever I read a post like yours, I think again.

Thanks

SomeRandomer123 · 11-08-2013, 07:57 AM

Don't let let it take too much shine off your 320d - I drive a 328i and owned a 330d for 3 years - both of which are pretty rocketshippy - and when I get a chance to drive a new 320d or 520d, I'm always blown away by that engine in terms of performance and economy!

pferdestarke · 11-08-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PurpleTT

As someone who is within 3 weeks of his 335d I am very pleased to read this!

Coming from a reasonably pokey 123d I wasn't expecting my socks to be blown off, but whenever I read a post like yours, I think again.

Thanks

It's just the way it delivers the power that's different to a 4 cylinder. It seems to dig deep and give you a lovely shove with seemingly little effort. No doubt the 123d was a nippy vehicle but I'm sure you're in for a massive treat with what you have on order!

They sound good too!

pferdestarke · 11-08-2013, 08:12 AM

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Don't let let it take too much shine off your 320d - I drive a 328i and owned a 330d for 3 years - both of which are pretty rocketshippy - and when I get a chance to drive a new 320d or 520d, I'm always blown away by that engine in terms of performance and economy!

True - I've just enjoyed a little spirited drive in it just now and it is very impressive. It just lacks that bit of top end speed above xxmph!

dopper99 · 11-08-2013, 08:23 AM

The only F30 I’ve driven to date was a 320d and I was very surprised how rapid it seemed, especially off the mark. For 0-30mph it on par with my E90 330d but after that my 330d picks up. Its great for driving around town (ie low speeds) and would be as quick as bigger engine car – but on the motorway and A road I feel it would lack a bit compared to the bigger engines.

pferdestarke · 11-08-2013, 08:33 AM

Very true. It seems to whip through first and second very quickly. Surely the ratios of the 8sp box help massively.

The 320d makes massive sense but, that power is totally addictive in the larger displacement models.

zooberoo · 11-08-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pferdestarke

and oh my word, for those of you in the new F30, it must be like driving a rocket ship.

I went from a 2003 Volvo V40 1.9d estate with 115bhp to an F30 335d just over two weeks ago and it still feels like a rocket ship to me!

335dJa · 11-08-2013, 09:58 AM

I've never had the pleasure of riding an E series 335d

My brother has a 600hp skyline and my dad has an Alpina roadster s, both were seriously impressed by mine, even keeping below 4k revs. The crisp paddle shift is an absolute delight to blat through

Hmm, look at at that lovely slippery rain, bye....

Nick the Greek · 11-08-2013, 11:37 AM

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This version, on a 57 reg still lit up the traction control light on a straight road in dry conditions in 2nd gear at 40mph.

Yes. This is a known problem with the rwd big capacity diesels.

dopper99 · 11-08-2013, 01:20 PM

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Yes. This is a known problem with the rwd big capacity diesels.

Hence the reason why BMW probably went for xdrive only on the f3x 335d, most likely.
I think it may well be to make the car more attractive to more people. Yes, we all like rear wheel drive only on here - but not everyone wants that amount of power and torque through the rear wheels only.

davyk31 · 11-08-2013, 03:11 PM

I have had my E92 335d for over 4 years now and it still puts a smile on my face when I give the throttle a squeeze when pulling away from slow traffic or the likes ...... F30/31 has to be even better with the 8 speed box.

gtsussex · 11-08-2013, 03:46 PM

Do you know what, everything is relative. It's good for me to drive the the Disco from time to time as I hate to say it but I'm now used to the 335d's acceleration and want more! Problem is I'm used to petrols and problem with this car is it gives SO much ooomph low down you just want more but obviously the torque curve starts going down from then onwards.

Beware - it's addictive

F30Andy · 11-08-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleTT

As someone who is within 3 weeks of his 335d I am very pleased to read this!

Coming from a reasonably pokey 123d I wasn't expecting my socks to be blown off, but whenever I read a post like yours, I think again.

Thanks

You my friend are in for an absolute treat.

It will be more than your socks that will be blown off.

NISFAN · 11-08-2013, 04:52 PM

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Yes. This is a known problem with the rwd big capacity diesels.

Not so much for F30. The E9x chassis must have been really poor if it could trouble the traction control light at 40mph on a straight dry road. A 300hp RWD F30 diesel can't do that...in fact I doubt it would in the wet either.

Just shows how sorted the F30 is compared to the older versions.

Nick the Greek · 11-09-2013, 07:06 AM

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Just shows how sorted the F30 is compared to the older versions.

Yes I'd agree with that NISFAN. Having come from a e90 330d LCI the f30 is a huge improvement.

335dJa · 11-09-2013, 07:27 AM

Had a little play in mine again this morning, it's like an Evo in a suit

F30Andy · 11-09-2013, 07:49 AM

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Had a little play in mine again this morning, it's like an Evo in a suit

And you get better fuel economy and don't have to service it twice month.

dopper99 · 11-09-2013, 10:30 AM

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.... Having come from a e90 330d LCI the f30 is a huge improvement.

I'm glad to hear that.

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Originally Posted by 335dJa

Had a little play in mine again this morning, it's like an Evo in a suit

I'm also glad to hear that too.

335dJa · 11-09-2013, 11:22 AM

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And you get better fuel economy and don't have to service it twice month.

And I can leave my baseball cap at home

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I'm also glad to hear that too.

It seriously is. Mum has an X and my engine has way more character than that and the performance and handling is very similar at the levels I've been to so far. Looking forward to exploring further when it's run in a bit and I've sussed the dsc settings

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pferdestarke Private First Class 17 Rep 147 Posts Drives: f30 320D M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I had a passenger ride in an E92 335D and oh my word, for those of you in the new F30, it must be like driving a rocket ship. This version, on a 57 reg still lit up the traction control light on a straight road in dry conditions in 2nd gear at 40mph. The way it surges and pulls is unreal. I MUST have a 335d at some point in the future. For now I'll try and enjoy my 320d but for now the shine has been well and truly taken away.
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PurpleTT Major 371 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 335d F30 MSport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	As someone who is within 3 weeks of his 335d I am very pleased to read this! Coming from a reasonably pokey 123d I wasn't expecting my socks to be blown off, but whenever I read a post like yours, I think again. Thanks __________________ M3 Azurite Black now instead of the 335d. Roughly the same really.
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SomeRandomer123 Colonel 305 Rep 2,612 Posts Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK iTrader: (0)	Don't let let it take too much shine off your 320d - I drive a 328i and owned a 330d for 3 years - both of which are pretty rocketshippy - and when I get a chance to drive a new 320d or 520d, I'm always blown away by that engine in terms of performance and economy! __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT On Order: 2015 Audi A6 Avant Ultra, Black Edition (sorry!)
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3528 Rep 11,291 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	The only F30 I’ve driven to date was a 320d and I was very surprised how rapid it seemed, especially off the mark. For 0-30mph it on par with my E90 330d but after that my 330d picks up. Its great for driving around town (ie low speeds) and would be as quick as bigger engine car – but on the motorway and A road I feel it would lack a bit compared to the bigger engines.
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pferdestarke Private First Class 17 Rep 147 Posts Drives: f30 320D M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Very true. It seems to whip through first and second very quickly. Surely the ratios of the 8sp box help massively. The 320d makes massive sense but, that power is totally addictive in the larger displacement models.
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335dJa Captain 127 Rep 976 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: No iTrader: (0)	I've never had the pleasure of riding an E series 335d My brother has a 600hp skyline and my dad has an Alpina roadster s, both were seriously impressed by mine, even keeping below 4k revs. The crisp paddle shift is an absolute delight to blat through Hmm, look at at that lovely slippery rain, bye....
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davyk31 Major General 1037 Rep 6,945 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	I have had my E92 335d for over 4 years now and it still puts a smile on my face when I give the throttle a squeeze when pulling away from slow traffic or the likes ...... F30/31 has to be even better with the 8 speed box.
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gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	Do you know what, everything is relative. It's good for me to drive the the Disco from time to time as I hate to say it but I'm now used to the 335d's acceleration and want more! Problem is I'm used to petrols and problem with this car is it gives SO much ooomph low down you just want more but obviously the torque curve starts going down from then onwards. Beware - it's addictive __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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335dJa Captain 127 Rep 976 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: No iTrader: (0)	Had a little play in mine again this morning, it's like an Evo in a suit
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